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Tales of the Lower East Side

By: Charles Giuliano - May 17, 2015

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Mr. PadzibaLandlord303 East 11th StreetMy storefrontLate 1960sCalled the ancient superPopApartment opposite meHibernatedRarely sightedTerrified ofDie KinderAs he said in a Craggy accentDoor opened ajarCatching glimpses Dust everywhereEnduring last daysAlone and abandoned Liles came byThanksgivingWe cooked dinner Junky turkeyMelted butterInjected under the skinMoist and tasty His invention We made a plateAll the fixingsAsking what do you wantOpened the door ReluctantlySame as usualSurprised smileLit up weathered face Sharing a holiday Danke